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Xperimental Puppetry Theater (XPT)

Sponsored by:

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XPT

by various artists
2008-09 New Directions Series
Ages 18 & up ONLY
For Mature Audiences

From marionettes to stop-motion animation, robotics to masked dance, Xperimental Puppetry Theater (XPT) provides Atlanta’s only program for professional artists and novices alike to explore and experiment with the vast menagerie of styles within the art of puppetry. For over twenty years, XPT has fostered the development and imagination of countless artists across the country. Join us as we delve into the far reaches of creative vision, and consider what your own dreams might inspire!

XPT 2009 - PERFORMANCES & FILMS

The Lost Children
Direction and Lead Design by Jessica Marie Lorence
Additional Design by Katarra Peterson
Music Composed by Luke Santy
Narration by Patrick Martin
Puppeteers
Gillian Stevens, Caitlin Bruggeman,
Mauree M. Culberson, and Melissa Brewer
Special Thanks
Jason von Hinezmeyer, Emily Pape, Scottie Rowell, Jon Ludwig, Roy Howington, our families, and The One Little Did Players

Film: White Cow
Film by Katherine Aurora Callahan and Kristin Jarvis
Poem by Jalal al-Din Rumi, Translated by Coleman Barks
Narrated by Coleman Barks
Artwork by Katherine Aurora Callahan
Camerawork by Kristin Jarvis
Sound Design by Kristin von Hinezmeyer
Music by Michael Callahan,
Katherine Aurora Callahan, and Kristin Jarvis
Special Thanks
Maypop Books, Center for Puppetry Arts, Sue Boushka,
Mike Post, Michael and Michael

Wonder Bob the Headless Rooster
Written and Directed by David Stephens
Puppets and Costumes by David Stephens and Scottie Rowell
Chicken Choreography by Amy Rush
Puppeteers
David Stephens, Amy Rush and Melissa Brewer

Film: They Must Be Very Hungry
Written and Directed by Bryan Fordney
Lead Animator: Takuro Masuda
Puppets and Sets by Fatimah Abdullah
Sound Design by Aaron Barnes
Music by Loudspeaker Speaker (brokentwilight.com)
Production Assistants
Robert Paraguassu, Kathryn Masuda and Justin Griffin

Solstice
Directed by Stephen Platinum
Costume/Prop Design by Paige McRae
Sewing Geniuses: Amy Ehrlich and Gina Rickicki
Music by Sydney Ellis and Justin Nihiser
The Seasons
Mary Saczawa (Summer), La Schaffer (Winter),
Perry Frost (Spring), Kiera Robbins (Autumn)
Puppeteers
Caitlin Bruggeman, Frances Chang, Diante Coney, Mauree Culberson, Logan Mason, Alex Riviere, and Gillian Stevens

Film: PETPA Presents: eXtreme Puppet Truth
By Steven Westdahl
Consultation and Materials by Chris Brown

One Awesome Cookie
Written and Directed by Maya Ahuja
Music and Programming by Andrew Beck
Puppeteers
Oguz Eribac, Marnesha Dukes and Amy Rush
Special Thanks
Maya sends thanks to the Cookie Makers and love to Granny.
With thanks from all of us to friends and family.

Film: Parulidae and Corvid
Written and Produced by Jillian Fratkin
Directed by Damian Dunn
Puppet Design and Construction by Masha Kouznetsova
Diorama Design by Patrick Heagney
Diorama Photography by Nate Dorn
Directory of Photography: James Stevens
Edited by Lev Gartman
Music by Blair Crimmins, Damian Dunn and Ben Holst
Puppeteers
Rebecca Kling, Amy Rush, Gillian Stevens, and Amy Strickland

Three Excerpts from “Mudville”
Written and Directed by Mike Katinsky
Puppet Design and Fabrication by Gina Rickicki and Chris Brown
Set Design by Charles “Oz” Dilman
Sound Design by Tony Larkin
“Into The Mud” performed by Aileen Loy and Trunk Show
Puppeteers
Bernard Setaro Clark, Charles “Oz” Dilman,
Caroline Masclet, Gina Rickicki, and Jeffrey Zwartjes

Film: Pamplemousse (Pumpkin)
By Coralie Van Rietschoten
Produced by: La Femis
Country: France
Year: 2003

rhino
Written and Directed by Patrick McColery
Inspired by Eugene Ionesco
Heads by Nina Kyle
People by Nicolette Morgan
Kitten by Amy Rush
Herd by Amy Strickland
Train by Cozmo Gaddis
Cubicles by Jeffrey Zwartjes
Costumes/Props by the Cast, Mark Hesselgrave,
Cynthia Hubler, and Dina Shadwell
Ensemble
Christina Case Dresser, Cozmo Gaddis, Angie Harrell,
Edwin Link, Caroline Masclet, Chris Moses,
Amy Rush, Amy Walker, and Jeffrey Zwartjes

Xperimental Puppetry Theater By
Maya Ahuja
Katherine Aurora Callahan
Bryan Fordney
Jillian Fratkin
Kristin Jarvis
Mike Katinsky
Jessica Marie Lorence
Patrick McColery
Stephen Platinum
David Stephens
Steven Westdahl
&
The 2009 XPT Ensemble

Coordinated by Michael Haverty
Assisted by Amy Rush
Stage Manager - Jennifer Brown
Lighting Designer - Katie McCreary

CENTER PRODUCTION STAFF
Production Manager - Mike Post
Resident Stage Manager - Kristin von Hinezmeyer
Resident Puppet Builder - Jason von Hinezmeyer
Technical Director - Bill Jones
Assoc. Technical Director - Roy H. Howington
Puppet Builder - Emily Pape
Master Electrician - Nick Jowdy
Producer - Liz Lee
Asst. to the Producer - Kristin Jarvis
2008-09 Season sponsored in part by:

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2008-09 New Directions Series co-sponsored by:

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Downstairs Theater
May 14 - 17, 2009

•Thursday-Saturday: 8pm
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